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A Tropical Luxury Getaway, Your own private resort!!

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A heated pool
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Little Torch Key, FL
  • National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center
    4 min drive
  • Big Pine Key Flea Market
    4 min drive
  • Kiki's Sandbar
    3 min walk
  • Key West, FL (EYW-Key West Intl.)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Summerland Key

Oceanside stay.You'll find Big Pine Key Flea Market and National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Key West Visitors Center and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • National Key Deer Refuge Visitor Center - 4 min drive
  • Big Pine Key Flea Market - 4 min drive
  • Key West Visitors Center - 6 min drive
  • Calusa Beach - 15 min drive
  • Bahia Honda State Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Marathon, FL (MTH-Florida Keys Marathon) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No Name Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks Grille & Draft House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kiki's Sandbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Square Grouper Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Looe Key Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Tropical Luxury Getaway, Your own private resort!!

For more pictures on this property look us up on Instagram at sterlingbayhouse. This house is located on the open water with private dock and private in ground pool has five (5) bedrooms with king size beds with private bathroom and the 6th bedroom with three (3) queen size beds and their own bathroom. Bedroom six (6) with queen size beds has Foosball and Shuffleboard game table. All bedrooms have their own smart TV's to log into whatever platform you may need. Full kitchen with dining room, and spacious exterior porch. Downstairs you will have plenty of seating with table and couches, Bar with ice machine next to private pool overlooking the beautiful open water!!!

Property manager

Steven Krieger

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoors only! Absolutely no smoking in the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Noise Ordinances go into affect 10:00 PM
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40. Note from host: Noise Ordinances go into affect 10:00 PM For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

A Tropical Luxury Getaway, Your own private resort!! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
This house is perfect! We were a group of 3 generations, ranging from elderly to teenagers, enjoying a one week stay. It was the cleanest rental house our family has ever stayed in. From the moment you walk in, you can tell that the hosts take pride in this property and have thought of everything. From a fully stocked kitchen to serve and enjoy meals, to having a beautiful ocean view, along with ocean access and your own private beach, to the perfect area to relax with plenty of seating options in both the sun and shade. It has kayaks, paddle boards, and plenty of other options to entertain the kids (and kids at heart). There really is no reason to leave this house during your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great property and location. House is designed and built perfectly for family or multiple couples. It has all the amenities you could hope to enjoy. Great hosts and very helpful. We left a couple of articles of clothing and they graciously sent them to us. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P., Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness
First Class Property!!!!
This property has it all! From the pool to the dock! Even has a large ice maker and a bait freezer! Left our boat in the water all week. Great location! This is our second time staying in the Sterling bay house and will definitely book it again in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayley H., Odessa, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Kansas/Texas Annual Keys Trip
This is year four for our annual family Florida trip and year two at Sterling Bay House. We LOVE this house! The area is nice; the house is beautiful and clean, full of the necessary amenities, and conveniently located. It’s a mini resort that we call home for a week. The host is super accommodating and communicative. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house with all the amenities!
Wonderful home! Great location, close to Key West and Marathon. Neighborhood is quite and has a wonderful restaurant Kiki’s that you can get any fish you catch to fix any way you want. The house has a bathroom for every room, very spacious kitchen. Clean, great beds and spacious. Wonderful game room with beds. The outside is magnificent! Huge bar w ice machine, poles, kayaks, a corn hole area and fire pit! We love to fish, has a long dock. This is our second year, and hope to come back next year! Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K., Birmingham, AL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Sterling Bay House The Best Vacation
Amazing property-beautiful home, amenities, & views. Outstanding pool experience - kids & adults. Relaxing times on the pier, beautiful views, magnificent sunrises & sunsets. Game room activities were a hit for all. Walking distance to Tiki’s Sandbar & Grill - great food and music. Abundant walking/running/biking routes. Named friendly resident Iguanas (Larry, Lucy, Leonardo). Kayaks & Paddle boards added to a wonderful experience. We chose this property to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with children/spouses & grands. Definitely would book again and highly recommend as a top rated vacation spot. 5-STAR+++
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Venue
The Sterling Bay House was absolutely beautiful and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Our daughter had a small family wedding at the venue and it was absolutely gorgeous. The owners were very friendly and timely in responding to any questions we had and even went above and beyond to have all the dinnerware, glassware and silverware for the event. The location was very convenient to restaurants and stores and only a half hour or so to Key West.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The best house and property
We have stayed at a lot of houses together with our cousins and this was probably our favorite! The house itself was gorgeous and clean with every appliance and thing you could need. The owners really put thought into every detail. The house was decorated beautifully. The beds were super comfortable. The pool was incredible. The beach area and dock were so much fun. We enjoyed snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and playing darts and other games. Thank you so much! We would love to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Home, Dream Wedding
I can’t say enough good things about this home. You can tell the owners put their heart into this place. Every guest loved each room. The view… it was like living in a postcard for a week. Even our Instacart deliverers wanted to take pictures of it! My husband and I got married between the palm Trees. We had only our closest family members there. We laughed, cried, danced, swam, saw a manatee at the end of the pier, and just had the time of our lives. We would absolutely love to come back and stay on this property. You won’t be disappointed. Oh, and Chef Heather, you rock! We are so blessed with so many beautiful memories from this trip. Thank you for letting us enjoy your special place!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week
We loved our time at SBH. The house was perfect for our group and amazingly clean. The kitchen was fully stocked (with instapot and air fryer, which got daily use). Plenty of storage containers for leftovers also. I’m super picky about beds and pillows and both were absolutely perfect. Everyone agreed that their beds were very comfortable!! We only had one complaint-we arrived on a Saturday and left on a Saturday and of the 5 week days, for 3 of them we had various ground maintenance people who would show up. We fully understand things need to be attended to but a heads up would have been appreciated. One of the days, a grounds crew was there for over 2 hours trimming the palm trees and using the wood chipper to dispose of it. Definitely not what I would have expected to deal with when paying the nightly rate we did. The house was not booked the following week so would have been nice if that had been moved to a time there were no guests. The beach area is great for wading and looking at aquatic life but that’s about it. Warning to stay in the sand area-my husband stepped where the grass was along edge and promptly sunk to mid-thigh, lost his shoe, never to be found again. The paddle board, kayaks, and bikes were great. All got plenty of use throughout the week. Two last heads up that we were slightly surprised by but not a huge issue for us. Significant flight of stairs up to property so anyone with mobility issues should be aware. Secondly, Kiki’s bar and grill, two properties down, has 7 days a week live music from 7pm-11pm. No peaceful nights sitting outside but not overly loud either-more just one of those unexpected things for the price…. All in all, I would definitely recommend this house. Had a great time with our adult children and their families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
OUTSTANDING!
Our entire family (8 adults and 8 kids, ages 5-11) stayed at SBH last week and loved every moment!! The house and outdoor living space are even more beautiful than we could have imagined. The house is stocked with amenities, well organized, beautifully decorated but also extremely comfortable, and there was so much for us to do! The views are outstanding and we loved getting to enjoy both sunrise and sunset. We rented a boat for the week, which was made easy due to the well equipped dock, and also highly enjoyed paddleboarding and kayaking with the provided equipment. The hosts truly thought of everything, and were also very kind and helpful whenever we had questions. We have already recommended this house to several friends and cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Minette T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Paradise
Perfect vacation for our three families! The house was gorgeous and well stocked with all of the nice little extras! Clean and comfortable, and the owner was extremely helpful and responsive with questions. Our own little mini resort with kayaks, corn hole, pool games, fire pit and bikes all included. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional property
The Sterling Bay House was just perfect for our family Christmas in the Keys! Lots of space and a well appointed kitchen (with two dishwashers!) took care of all our needs inside. Outside, the property absolutely shined: pool, cabanas, grill, dock, paddle boards, bikes, kayaks. They thought of everything and we had a wonderful family holiday. Thank you SBH!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie L., Woodside

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Island Getaway
We stayed in this beautiful home with 11 relatives celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. We have some picky relatives who want the highest end spots and this house and location met and exceeded our expectations! The house was beautiful inside and out with high end finishes but also was comfortably furnished such that we could all hang out together. The pool area downstairs and the location on the water could not be beat! The owners were incredibly responsive both before our stay as well as during when we had a few questions - they wanted to ensure that we truly had a wonderful stay, which we did! Thank you again, Steve, for all of your ideas and suggestions. I highly recommend this property for any family or friends gathering! Best, Julie L
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Great Place! The house and property was better than the pictures show and filled with everything you need. Steven was very responsive when we had any questions.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael A., Palmetto Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Stunning
Such an amazing place to stay. Absolutely stunning home. The owners thought of everything. From every room in the house being it’s own suite, to pool toys for the kids. Everything is high end inside out. Kayaks and paddle boards for everyone to use. Steve was fantastic to deal with. Thanks for everything steve. We will see you next year for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve P., Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness
Meticulous
The property was amazing! It was perfect for our group. Very clean organized! This property has everything! The ice maker downstairs was the “icing” on the cake! Will book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Little Torch Key
Wonderful House! Had so many amenities for the whole family. Had fishing poles for us ready to go, had bikes, Kayaks, wonderful pool with a basket ball goal in pool. House was amazing, every room w bathroom, nice big kitchen upstairs, downstairs had a room w ice machine and pool goodies. Location perfect, could get to Key West in 20 minutes, Marathon 25 minutes. Would go back tomorrow if I could! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loree K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found
We can’t begin say enough about our family’s vacation stay at the Sterling Bay House in Little Torch Key—it was amazing! The entire property was absolutely beautiful—the house itself & the views from the house, beach & pier were breathtaking. Our group included all ages from 5 to 60s—there was something for everyone. Our host Steve was very prompt & accommodating, his recommended support & activity staff, shopper Julia & boat captains Ray & Leah, were excellent. We enjoyed just the property itself: large heated pool, sand, snorkeling, kayaking, pier fishing (bait shop close by) or just watching—sea turtles, shark, barracuda, puffers, parrot fish, iguanas, dolphin at night.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayley H., Odessa, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Texas/Kansas Family Vacay
We have been taking our family vacation in the Keys for several years and this has been one our favorites. We had the best time! The house is beautiful. We loved everything about it - the property, host, location, amenities, beach, ocean, pool, dock, decor - ALL OF IT!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome place to stay
absolutely perfect- will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular!
The house is amazing, the location is amazing and the fishing off the dock was amazing. The kids loved fishing off the dock and caught many sharks along with smaller fish. Even caught a moray eel! The location is perfect- we went for bike rides and found great locations nearby to take photos of birds. We went to blue hole which is a short drive to see the alligators. Also found big pine key community park for our youngest to get some running around time… great basketball courts, skatepark, baseball fields and walking trail right on the water. Winn Dixie is also a short drive for groceries (and chickens in the parking lot). Kiki’s sand bar restaurant is a few doors down and an easy walk to pick up food to go or a great spot to just have drinks. Boondocks, the only mini golf in the keys, is also a short drive away. We went to Looe Reef with captain Ray to snorkel and that was amazing. Highly recommend this amazing house!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful property, pictures don’t do it justice. Was super clean and comfortable for our group of 8. Beds were cozy, plenty of towels. Shampoo, conditioner, and bath gel supplied which was a nice surprise. The game room was a hit with the kids. Pool is beautiful, loved that it has a shady area. Restaurant/Bar that is within walking distance is yummy, we ate there 3 times. Easy 45 minute drive to Key West. Owner responded to questions quickly. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and location
Beautiful home and location. We had a large group with a variety of ages. All bedrooms (except large common room) had their own bathrooms which were wonderful. Had a great time. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property! Ideal Location
We had an amazing stay at this home. It was large enough for two families with plenty of extra space. The place is even better than the photos. It's a great location between Key West and Marathon about thirty minutes each way. The home was spacious and the pool was lovely. The owners were very helpful and we had no issues or problems at the property. We were able to have groceries delivered to the house so it was stocked up when we arrived. We also took advantage of a private chef (referral provided by the home owners) who cooked surf and turf for us one night and also a fajita bar on our last night there. The home comes with two paddle boards, which the kids loved. We also ordered some kayaks to be dropped off for us at the house to use for the week. Beach towels are provided by the owners. The bathrooms come with shampoo and conditioner and a hair dryer as well as other amenities. The home is very close (three minute drive) to the launching point for Little Palm Island, where we went for dinner one night at the Dining Room. I highly recommend making reservations there if you visit the area. It was a restful and relaxing stay at this beautiful property. We were so glad we chose to stay at this home. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022